We all know that having and maintaining a swimming pool is a big commitment
and investment, but most of us stop swimming because the water is simply too
cold. The ideal for any pool owner is to be able to use our swimming pools all
year-round. While cold water can be enjoyable on hot, summer days – the pool
goes to waste during the winter months and we end up not getting the maximum
benefits out of our swimming pools.
Techno Solar Panels will change the way you use your
swimming pool. Solar Panels are the most effective and economic way to heat
your swimming pool. Entertaining guests can be taken to a whole new level of
enjoyment. Not to mention that it is environmentally friendly.
Let’s take a look at a few basics:
What is Solar Water Heating?
Solar water heating is the conversion of sunlight into
renewable energy for water heating using a solar thermal collector. A solar
water heating system uses energy from the sun to warm water. The sun’s energy is collected by a panel,
which is connected by pipes to a hot water storage device.
The Solar Panels
Techno Spa’s solar panels are manufactured from only the
finest materials that are able to withstand the elements in South Africa, including
virgin HDPE.
Flow Pipes: made from polypropylene with carbon black
added for UV stabilization and black colouring properties. Pipes have to be UV
stabilized in order to ensure maximum heat retention from ultra violet sun
rays.
The unique design uses the maximum efficiency of the sun.
The panel is designed that you get heat from the sun and heat from the roof.
This allows the water in the panel to heat up quicker allowing your pool to
heat quicker as well.
The Solar Panel Heating Process
The process involves of polypropylene solar panels/solar
collectors that get mounted on your roof, in direct position to collect the
rays from the sun. The water from your pool is then circulated through these
collectors, where it is heated and returned to the pool. The pool pump is commonly
used to flow the water between pool and panels.
This procedure should raise the temperature in the pool by
4-6 ⁰C above the usual temperature of the water. Techno Spa recommends using
solar panels in conjunction with the solar bubble blanket, a pool over that
retains the heat of your pool, keeping the heat from escaping and heating your
pool by another 2-4 ⁰C. The greatest loss of heat will occur from the surface
of the pool due to the evaporation of heat.
What Influences the Performance of the Solar Panels?
- · Weather Conditions
- · Location
- · Pool Depth
- · Winds
How to use Solar Panels?
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Don’t run it when you don’t need it. Especially, don’t run it when you’re out of
town, or during the winter months.
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That having been said, and especially during the
swimming season, make sure you run the system for an hour a day in order to
flush out the build-up of gunk and keep the system sanitised.
Benefits
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An investment – solar heating is affordable, yet
the value of your house escalates markedly if such a feature is installed.
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Environmentally friendly – solar energy is clean
energy.
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Life expectancy of a good quality solar pool
collector is 20 years.
Why Techno Pool & Spa?
Value for money. Here at Techno Pool & Spa, we only offer the finest quality products. Where you can indulge in luxury you can afford. Our standing promise is that we will beat any written quote! So pop-in to our office or send us an email, we would love to hear from you.
